View full sizeAs Nike continues to weigh options for its highly anticipated expansion, property near its World Headquarters, including this wooded site in Beaverton south of the campus, remain a possibility.Randy L. Rasmussen/The Oregonian

Six years have passed since the end of the great annexation war. And times, they have changed. The relationship between Nike and Beaverton these days could almost be described as chummy. When Nike revealed plans in December to expand its operations in Oregon, Beaverton emerged as one of the company's biggest cheerleaders. Mayor Denny Doyle has led the charge, at one point testifying before the Legislature on Nike's behalf. Now, as Nike weighs possible locations for what it says will be a major expansion, Beaverton hopes its improved rapport with Nike will pay off. The company is expected to announce soon where it will expand, and the site locations include the existing campus in unincorporated Washington County and two tracts near the campus, including one inside Beaverton. A Portland location is also under consideration, The Oregonian has reported.